User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2500 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsytem 4-11
Table 4-2 lists the display messages you can see during operation.
Table 4-2 Display Messages
Display Message
Tells you …
……
…
WP The cartridge in the drive is write-protected by one of
these methods:
• The write-protect switch on the cartridge is set to the
write-protect position
• Host software write-protect qualifiers
DRV ACT
Tape is reading or writing
DRV RDY A cartridge is in the drive and the tape is not moving.
DRV REW Tape is rewinding.
HC Use cleaning tape.
LDR RDY Power is on and no cartridge is in the drive.
LDR ACT Loader is moving a cartridge.
ERR MAG The status of cartridges reported by the loader and the
drive is inconsistent.
ERR LDR A loader transfer assembly error occurred.
ERR DRV A drive error occurred.
ERR CTL A controller error occurred.
ERR UNK An error of unknown origin occurred.
SLOT 0
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
SLOT 3
SLOT 4
The current slot containing the cartridge. Each current
slot number flashes in the display when its corresponding
cartridge moves to or from the drive. Also used with the
ERR MAG or ERR LDR message to show the type of
error.
DNS SEL The mini-library is in Density Select mode.